Very much a local crowd. Long distance travellers tend not to book until they've seen a weather forecast (and by then Oxo had sold out). I think this meant quite a few Scunny supporters missing out on tickets.
No - a complete fantasy. Anyone that imagines the UK government would give unrestricted access to Commonwealth citizens (including 1.4 billion Indian citizens) is deluded.
Well that was certainly the allegation of Messrs Sandhu and Frost back in 2010.
But for the most part I'd say that the BSPL are too incompetent to organise a decent conspiracy.
Because teams consist of 7 riders
A number 8 is only used when rider replacement is operated, and then it is optional.
So if Sheffield are allowed r/r for Musialak then they can name a no8.